Tengelmann Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2009

AUM

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Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Tengelmann Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2009. The firm is led by a team of 10 professionals, including 4 partners, and focuses on investing in innovative companies across various sectors. Tengelmann Ventures is known for its strategic approach and commitment to building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs.

The firm primarily invests in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) sectors, with a particular interest in digital services and emerging technologies. Tengelmann Ventures typically invests in Series A rounds, with initial capital ranging from EUR 3-8 million, and can invest up to EUR 40 million over the lifecycle of an investment. The firm has a diverse portfolio, including notable companies like Uber, Lazada, and Klarna.

Tengelmann Ventures has made significant investments in companies such as Edurino, Versandhaus Walz, and Marvel Fusion. The firm has a track record of successful exits, including IPOs and acquisitions, and collaborates with other prominent investors like HV Capital.

Industry

Software Retail Other Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fashion/Beauty E-commerce/Marketplace Edtech Education Digital Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B) Telecommunications Transportation Travel Technology

Contacts

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Christian Winter Partner and Managing Director
Partner and Managing Director
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Koen Lenssen Partner
Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about Tengelmann Ventures

Tengelmann Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Tengelmann Ventures is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Tengelmann Ventures was founded in 2009.
Tengelmann Ventures invests in companies and startups in Software, Retail, Other, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fashion/Beauty, E-commerce/Marketplace, Edtech, Education, Digital, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Business Services (B2B), Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Technology.
Tengelmann Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
Tengelmann Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).
Tengelmann Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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